Eggnog cookies
Original Recipe Yield 2 to 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually stir into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be lightly browned.